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Safety – Shindaiwa PowerBroom X7502891200 User Manual

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WARNING!

iMPORTanT!

Safety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure

all information labels are undamaged and readable.

Immediately replace damaged or missing informa-

tion labels. New labels are available from your local

authorized Shindaiwa dealer.

Safety Labels

READ THE

OPERATOR’S MANUAL.

WEAR HEARING AND ANSI Z87.1

APPROVED EYE PROTECTION.

BEWARE OF THROWN

DIRT AND DEBRIS.

MAINTAIN A

SHALLOW

WORKING

ANGLE…

DO NOT USE ON UNGUARDED

ELEVATED SURFACES.

…AVOID MOVING TOWARD

VERTICAL.

80267

Shindaiwa Inc.

This label indicates the minimum distance between

front handle and rear grip per ANSI B175.3.

A PowerBroom operates at very high speeds

and has the potential to do serious damage

if misused, abused or mishandled. To reduce

the risk of injury, you must maintain control at

all times, and observe all safety precautions

during operation. Never permit a person

without training or instruction to operate this

machine!

Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally fit to

operate this unit safely.

Safety

WARNING!
Never make unauthorized

attachment installations.

WARNING!
Never operate

power equipment of any kind if you

are tired or if you are under the influ-

ence of alcohol, drugs, medication or

any other substance that could affect

your ability or judgement.

Work Safely

WARNING!

Use Good Judgement

Sweeper belts may move when

starting engine. Place sweeper belts

on a smooth level surface when

starting.
Always make sure the PowerBroom

attachment is properly installed and

firmly tightened before operation.
Always wear eye protection to shield

against thrown objects.
Never modify or disable any of the

unit’s safety devices.
Do not make unauthorized modifica-

tions to this unit.
Make sure there are no missing or

loose fasteners, and that the igni-

tion switch and throttle controls are

working properly.
Do not operate the unit with the muf-

fler removed.

NEVER operate this unit indoors.

Operate this unit only in a well venti-

lated area. Be aware of carbon mon-

oxide poisoning. Exhaust gases and

lubrication oil mist can cause serious

injury or death.
Always hold the machine firmly with

both hands when sweeping, and

maintain control at all times.
Always stop the engine immediately

and check for damage if you strike a

foreign object or if the unit becomes

tangled. Do not operate with broken or

damaged equipment.
Always clear your work area of trash

or hidden debris to help ensure good

footing.
Always use genuine Shindaiwa parts

and accessories when repairing or

maintaining this unit.

Stop the unit immediately if

it suddenly begins to vibrate or

shake. Inspect for broken, miss-

ing or improperly installed parts or

attachments.
Never transport the unit nor set it

down with the engine running. An

engine that’s running could be acci-

dentally accelerated causing the

drum assemblies to rotate.
Always disconnect the spark plug

wire before performing any mainte-

nance work.
Always maintain this unit accord-

ing to this owner’s manual and fol-

low the recommended scheduled

maintenance.
Keep a Solid Stance. Maintain foot-

ing and balance at all times. Do

not stand on slippery, uneven or

unstable surfaces. Do not work in

odd positions or on ladders. Do not

over reach.

The ignition components of this machine generate an electromagnetic field during operation which may interfere with

some pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their phy-

sician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine. In the absence of such information, ECHO does not

recommend the use of Shindaiwa products by anyone who has a pacemaker.